Research Blog: Music Video Conventions

 For my music video I have chosen to do "The Bigger Picture." Which is written by artist 

Dominique Jones aka Lil Baby. This song was made as response of the killing of George 

Floyd. George Floyd was a black man who lost his life in the hands of police officer Derek 

Chauvin. On May 25, 202 police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd has he held 

his knee against his neck applying the upmost pressure. As George Floyd repeatedly cried 

out "I can't breathe" the officer did not tense up. Later resulting in the tragic death. Among 

many of the black lives that have been lost in the hand of the people that are suppose to 

"protect." George Floyd was big as it many people across the world white and black. "The 

Bigger Picture" was released on June 12, 2020. Today the music video hold 95 millions

views. Catching the eye of almost the entire world this song was voted the most iconic of

 the year. In the music video you can see "Lil Baby" marching alongside the people 

protesting. Which was held in Atlanta, Georgia. Holding up signs such as "black lives 

matter" and "stop racism." Through this song he is seeking for justice against police 

brutality. The song supports the National Association of Black Journalists, Breonna Taylor's 

attorney, & Black Lives Matter. Breonna Taylor was also a black women who lost their life

 in he hands of the police. 



This is a image of George Floyd and his last words "I can't breathe."

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